|
Books > Christianity > Christian theology
|
Buy Now
Accessible Atonement - Disability, Theology, and the Cross of Christ (Hardcover)
Loot Price: R1,179
Discovery Miles 11 790
|
|
|
Accessible Atonement - Disability, Theology, and the Cross of Christ (Hardcover)
Series: Studies in Religion, Theology, and Disability
Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days
|
The atonement-where God in Jesus Christ addresses sin and the whole
of the human predicament-lies at the heart of the Christian faith
and life. Its saving power is for all people, and yet a deep
hesitancy has prevented meaningful discussion of the cross'
relevance for people with disabilities. Speaking of disability and
the multifaceted concept of the atonement has created an
unresolvable tension, not least because sin and disability often
seem to be associated within the biblical text. While work in
disability theology has made great progress in developing a
positive theological framework for disability as an integral part
of human diversity, it has so far fallen short of grappling with
this particular set of interpretive challenges presented by the
cross.In Accessible Atonement, reflecting on his experience as both
a pastor and a theologian, David McLachlan brings the themes and
objectives of disability theology into close conversation with
traditional ideas of the cross as Jesus' sacrifice, justice, and
victory. From this conversation emerges an account of the atonement
as God's deepest, once-for-all participation in both the moral and
contingent risk of creation, where all that alienates us from God
and each other is addressed. Such an atonement is inherently
inclusive of all people and is not one that is extended to
disability as a "special case." This approach to the atonement
opens up space to address both the redemption of sin and the
possibilities of spiritual and bodily healing. What McLachlan leads
us to discover is that, when revisited in this way, the
cross-perhaps surprisingly-becomes the cornerstone of Christian
disability theology and the foundation of many of its arguments.
Far from excluding those who find themselves physically or mentally
outside of assumed "norms," the atoning death of Christ creates a
vital space of inclusion and affirmation for such persons within
the life of the church.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
You might also like..
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
